Betty I. Schafer Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty I. Schafer in Woodland, Michigan, who passed away on September 15, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Elkins and Lucille Elkins (Sage); her husband Everett "Bub" Schafer; her son Christopher Schafer; and her siblings, Robert Elkins, Donald Elkins, Barbara Recker, Richard Elkins, Mary Jane Elkins and Larry Elkins.
She is survived by: her children, Wendy Hovey (Steve) of Beal City, Randall Schafer (Cathy) of Beal City, Catherine Cain of Jackson and Todd Schafer (Christine) of Beal City; her grandchildren, Jacob Hovey, Alex Schafer, Ethan Schafer, Aaron Schafer (Mackenzie Smith), Hannah Cain, Hallie Cain (Michael Quitadamo), Lucas Cain, Eric Schafer, Ryan Schafer and Ty Schafer; her sister Sally Bellinger of Mt. Pleasant; and her brother-in-law Richard "Butch" Recker of Shepherd. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker School or Woodland Hospice.